4803 Required Permits — 2025 California Fire Code
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-10-19 · California
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Cite as: 2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) § 4803 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
4803.1 Change in use.¶
A permit from the fire code official shall be obtained any time a change in use or occupancy is intended by the owner (e.g., for live audience shows, wrap parties).
4803.2 Additional permits.¶
A permit shall be required for:
a) Use of pyrotechnic special effects.
b) Open flames. c) Flammable or combustible liquids, gases and dust.
d) Hot work.
e) Presence of motor vehicles within a building. f) Any additional permits as required by the fire code official.
4803.3 Live audiences.¶
A permit shall be required for seating arrangements of all live audience stages.
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